MERSON
Merson
Origin and Meaning
Merson is an Anglo-Saxon surname of English origin. The name derived from the Old English personal name Mægthēr, which means "strong in might" or "son of Mary."
Distribution
The surname Merson has its highest frequency in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is most commonly found in the South West of England, particularly in Devon and Somerset.
Notable People
- Paul Merson (born 1968) - A former professional footballer who played for clubs like Arsenal and Aston Villa. Following his playing career, Merson became a prominent football pundit and commentator.
- Steve Merson - A fictional character in the British TV series "Peep Show," portrayed by actor Neil Fitzmaurice.
Coat of Arms
The Merson family crest features a shield with distinctive symbols denoting elements of strength, tradition, and heritage. The crest may vary depending on the specific lineage within the Merson family.
Popularity
Although not one of the most common surnames in Britain, Merson has a notable presence within the country, particularly in regions with a historical connection to the name.
There are approximately 468 people named Merson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Merson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Kevin
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Janice
- Jennifer
- Jessica
- Kit
- Nicola
- Penelope
- Sally
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Marson
- Marrison
- Marso
- Mairson
- Marrson
- Marsons
- Marsen
- Marcin
- Marcionni
- Margson
- Marison
- Marsan
- Marsani
- Marsano
- Marsin
- Marsom
- Marsone
- Marsoni
- Marsouin
- Maryson
- Marzan
- Marzana
- Marzano
- Marziani
- Marziano
- Marzin
- Maurissen
- Maurson
- Mauson
- Mawson
- Mayerson
- Mearson
- Meerson
- Merison
- Meron
- Merrison
- Mersen
- Mershon
- Mersin
- Mersom
- Mersow
- Merston
- Meyerson
- Mierson
- Mirzaeian
- Mirzan
- Mirzen
- Mirzoian
- Moorison
- Moorson
- Moreso
- Moreson
- Morieson
- Morison
- Morisson
- Morosan
- Morosanu
- Morosini
- Morreson
- Morresson
- Morrieson
- Morriosn
- Morrisen
- Morrision
- Morrison
- Morrisson
- Morroson
- Morrrison
- Morrsion
- Morrson
- Morsan
- Morsen
- Morson
- Moryson
- Muirison
- Muirson
- Muresan
- Muresanu
- Murieson
- Murison
- Murrison
- Murson
- Murzin
- Murzina
- Murzyn
- Myerson
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